Wedding trends with impact

CaptionDestination wedding

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Yup, a lot of couples are opting out of the traditional ceremony followed by the seated meal for a few 100 of so of their friends and deciding to jet away so they can say, "We do." From the bright lights of Las Vegas to the powdery sands of the Riviera Maya in Mexico, destination-style matrimony is a big hit. It's more intimate, budget-friendly (really) and makes for some of the best photo shoots ever. -- Linnyette Richardson-Hall, Premiere Event Management (theweddingdiva.com)

Yup, a lot of couples are opting out of the traditional ceremony followed by the seated meal for a few 100 of so of their friends and deciding to jet away so they can say, "We do." From the bright lights of Las Vegas to the powdery sands of the Riviera Maya in Mexico, destination-style matrimony is a big hit. It's more intimate, budget-friendly (really) and makes for some of the best photo shoots ever. -- Linnyette Richardson-Hall, Premiere Event Management (theweddingdiva.com) (Reuters)

Translation? No wedding party. Just the couple, standing in front of an officiant and sealing the deal. No bevy of similarly-clad bridesmaids, no pack of groomsmen, no flower girl and ring bearer. Why? Because at the end of the day, it really is about those who are getting married. Not to mention, it's a lot less stressful and can save money on florals, food and a few other expenses. -- Linnyette Richardson-Hall, Premiere Event Management (theweddingdiva.com)

Translation? No wedding party. Just the couple, standing in front of an officiant and sealing the deal. No bevy of similarly-clad bridesmaids, no pack of groomsmen, no flower girl and ring bearer. Why? Because at the end of the day, it really is about those who are getting married. Not to mention, it's a lot less stressful and can save money on florals, food and a few other expenses. -- Linnyette Richardson-Hall, Premiere Event Management (theweddingdiva.com) (Matt Roth, Baltimore Sun Media Group photo)

Trends are just that -- trends. Even when it comes to weddings. Some stick around for a while (destination weddings!) while others quickly die (cupcakes -- hopefully). We asked two local wedding planners to share some of the biggest Baltimore wedding trends they've been noticing lately. -- Sarah LaCorte